I Took TryHackMe’s NEW SEC1 Cybersecurity Certification – No Multiple Choice

Stand a chance to win a FREE voucher for this exam, here's what to do: 1) Watch the full video and comment why you want to learn Cyber security 2) Share the video to LinkedIn 3) Tag me and TryHackMe in that post For 40% discount use the link below: Link: https://tryhackme.com/socialsec1 Code: SOCIALSEC1 Breaking into cybersecurity is difficult because most beginner certifications test theory, not real skills. TryHackMe’s new Cyber Security 101 (SEC1) certification takes a different approach — it’s 100% hands-on and designed to validate practical entry-level abilities. My LinkedIn profile -   / roydensprofile   In this video, I explain: What the SEC1 certification is How the exam is structured Who should (and shouldn’t) take it Pricing and launch discount details And my honest thoughts after reviewing the exam SEC1 focuses on real-world junior cybersecurity tasks, covering both offensive and defensive fundamentals inside browser-based labs. There are no multiple-choice questions, and you work through practical scenarios similar to SOC and entry-level security work. If you’re a student, career switcher, or beginner looking to prove practical cybersecurity skills, this certification may be a strong starting point. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction - The problem with beginner cybersecurity certifications 00:47 - Free voucher giveaway 00:59 - What is the SEC1 exam all about ? 01:47 - Red team and blue team coverage 02:15 - Exam Blueprint and the 7 exam sections explained 02:48 - Pre-requisites and recommended learning 03:00 - Booking the exam 03:12 - Exam format, time limits, and retake policy 03:41 - Accessibility: browser-based exam 04:04 - My personal feedback 04:41 - Who should take SEC1 vs who should skip 05:13 - Pricing and launch discount 05:52 - Comparison to other beginner certs 06:37 – Final verdict 07:09– Click here for a FREE SOC analyst roadmap What You’ll Learn: What the TryHackMe SEC1 certification covers How a hands-on cybersecurity certification works The difference between SEC1 and traditional beginner certs Whether SEC1 is worth it for entry-level cybersecurity How to prepare for practical cybersecurity exams